The Detroit Lions play 17 regular-season games in 2026 — 9 at home and 8 on the road, with their bye in Week 6. They open against the Saints on Sunday, September 13.
They have 4 primetime games: Week 2 at the Bills (TNF), Week 4 at the Panthers (SNF), Week 15 at the Vikings (SNF) and Week 16 against the Giants (MNF).
Through Week 5 the Detroit Lions are 3-2 — 2-0 at home and 1-2 on the road.
The Statz season simulation projects 10 wins (a 7–12 win range) and a 59.2% chance of making the playoffs.
| Week | Date | Opponent | Result or kickoff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | SUN 9/13 | vs New Orleans Saints | W 31–30 |
| Week 2 | THU 9/17 | at Buffalo Bills | L 31–41 |
| Week 3 | SUN 9/27 | vs New York Jets | W 31–24 |
| Week 4 | SUN 10/4 | at Carolina Panthers | L 26–32 |
| Week 5 | SUN 10/11 | at Arizona Cardinals | W 45–21 |
| Week 6 | Bye week | ||
| Week 7 | SUN 10/25 | vs Green Bay Packers | 4:25 PM ET |
| Week 8 | SUN 11/1 | vs Minnesota Vikings | 1:00 PM ET |
| Week 9 | SUN 11/8 | at Miami Dolphins | 1:00 PM ET |
| Week 10 | SUN 11/15 | vs New England Patriots | 9:30 AM ET |
| Week 11 | SUN 11/22 | vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 1:00 PM ET |
| Week 12 | THU 11/26 | vs Chicago Bears | 1:00 PM ET |
| Week 13 | SUN 12/6 | at Atlanta Falcons | 1:00 PM ET |
| Week 14 | SUN 12/13 | vs Tennessee Titans | 1:00 PM ET |
| Week 15 | SUN 12/20 | at Minnesota Vikings | 8:20 PM ET |
| Week 16 | MON 12/28 | vs New York Giants | 8:15 PM ET |
| Week 17 | SUN 1/3 | at Chicago Bears | 4:25 PM ET |
| Week 18 | SUN 1/10 | at Green Bay Packers | Time TBD |